Question

In 1571, the last major battle using wooden ships was fought between the Holy Roman and Ototman Empires. The Battle of Lepanto on the Gulf of Corinth saw thousands of Turks lose their lives and most of the Ottoman fleet destroyed. What impact would this naval encounter have on the Ottomans and their impact on European trade? a)The Ottoman Empire would defeat the Holy Roman Empire on land. b)The Ottoman Empire lost most of its economic control in Western Europe. c)The Ottoman Empire would arise with a larger, stronger navy. d)The Ottoman Empire had little use for a navy after Lepanto.

Answer 1

Answer:

c)The Ottoman Empire would arise with a larger, stronger navy.

Explanation:

After the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, on the Gulf of Corinth which saw thousands of Turks lose their lives and most of the Ottoman fleet destroyed.

The Ottomans rapidly rebuild their navy such that about six months in the after the devastating defeat, in the year 1572, the Ottomans have rebuilt more than 150 galleys, 8 galleasses, and in total 250 ships which consists of eight of the largest capital ships in Mediterranean at the time.

Hence, this made the Ottoman Empire to rise with a larger, and stronger navy, and was able to reassert its supremacy in the Eastern Mediterranean.